Two New Mexico players ineligible after NCAA appeal ruling

Two football players for the University of New Mexico, Brett Karhu and Azariah Levells, are now ineligible to participate in athletic activities following a U.S. Court of Appeals decision. The court granted a stay to the NCAA, pausing a previous injunction that provided a fifth year of eligibility for certain athletes. The ruling halts eligibility for those impacted by the Wisne v. NCAA lawsuit, which challenged the NCAA's recent policy on eligibility. While Karhu and Levells are sidelined, other players with different legal standings may still compete this season. UNM athletic director Ryan Berryman confirmed the uncertainty surrounding eligibility cases as they monitor ongoing appeals.

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